How to change cabin air filter on a 2016 Chevy Cruze

[@navi0822]

wow all of that for the cabin air filter. The dealer told me it was scheduled for change and I declined it. They told me it would be $100, but youtube is always an option. Thank you for the video! Owning a cruze is nothing like owning my Rsx. I had to remove the whole tail light to change a bulb on my cruze lol. Thank you! :)

[@mikeceli]

So when the Assembly Plant builds a NEW Chevy Cruze, the first place a Cabin Air Filter on the assembly line and build the car around it!

[@EliteFilmsGaming]

😂😂😂 exactly like who in the world put the filter their. In My 2010 Toyota Corolla ,all you gotta is just remove the glove box held by two clips

[@dukesmayo69]

GREAT. LET ME JUST DISASSEMBLE MY ENTIRE CAR JUST TO SWITCH OUT A FILTER. THANK YOU GM. This is nothing against your video, thank you for making it!

[@bgivco]

Dukes, more proof that the engineers don't have to work on the stuff they design, thanks for watching!!

[@emoneyyghoney6404]

Knowing the process of changing it guarantees me that i must change mines. This video was very useful! Thank you

[@bgivco]

Glad the video helped, thanks for watching & keep working on stuff!!

[@clairdusart9502]

Thank you so much I’m 23 y/o and your video really helped me A LOT!!! Found out my cabin air filter has never been changed since I got the car… that joint was crusty looking for real.

[@bgivco]

Clair, glad the video helped, keep working on stuff and thanks for watching!!

[@bruschmidt9943]

Thanks4 showing us this. Also works for 2017 Cruze. Wut Genius designed a part that needs annual replacement, where 1/2 the dash must be disassembled? The plastic tabs, clips & panels involved don't have an unlimited "wear & stress points" life to sustain this job repeatedly. Geniuses who redesigned this car in 2016 & had every opportunity 2make this easier, as it is in most other cars. After 3 years, tabs will break off. Panels won't fit tightly & things will rattle. They should get a punch in the NOSE!!!

[@DanPellegrino486]

The recommend interval is probably very aggressive. Depending on where you live and how much air you flow through the HVAC you will probably have a shorter interval. My Impala got changed once in three years, but checked annually. It was only dirty when I bought the car, and replaced once. I'm expecting a bi annual change on this filter. Edit - Just checked, the service interval for 2017s is 2 year or 22,500 miles.

[@junkiexl86]

Yea and that's the thing. Sure they get dirty, but I found I only bothered changing them when I noticed the air flow getting really restrictive. i.e the air blowing out of the vents is about half as powerful as a new one. Which is usually about 2-3 years of daily driving.

[@Coupydog]

Note: We cannot compare an Impala, which is a sensible 5 min job (drop & release glove box door, open filter compartment & replace) to this.

[@bmw803]

For fuck sake. The previous cruze model was a LOT EASIER to do. Why did they complicate things? Morons.

[@Smokeless1167]

Only a fuckface GM engineer could make something so complicated.

[@bgivco]

Glad the video helped, keep working on stuff, thanks for watching!

[@gregoryhutchinson6164]

Great video! There were a lot of panels you pulled off that I found I didn't have to, but still helped me a ton!

[@bgivco]

Gregory, glad the video helped, thanks for watching!!

[@AOG_ETH]

What panels did you not have to pull out Every video shows exactly how he did it

[@beccahetrick9854]

@@AOG_ETH only thing I have to remove is the glove box. The cabin air filter is literally right behind the glove box. None of the other panels need to come off at all.... Just the glove box.....

[@AOG_ETH]

@@beccahetrick9854 the gen 2 you have to remove the panels to get to the bolts Some 2016 models are the old style

[@juanquiroz9669]

I thought here.

[@susieirwin3346]

This is a cute car, but the people who designed this crap need to be blacklisted from ever engineering anything ever again. Never mind that you can't actually put anything in the glove box without it falling out. And you have to literally break your arm to try and use the storage compartments in the door. Sorry about the rant, but I really do appreciate this video!! Well done!!

[@vinegarbowl]

No reassembly? Would have been nice to see everything go back into place and if there was any struggle to do that.

[@thereelmccoy1440]

This is a good video. This approach works but the process can be done by using the tabs inside the glove box. The glove box can be dropped down and then pulled out easily without removing all of the panels. I owned a '98 VW Beetle, and the dealership I bought it from once replaced my headlamp by removing something like 4 parts to complete it. Turned out, there was a tab on the side of the light housing that only needed to be slid down and the whole lamp pulled out easily.

[@exelsiurmcgregon6974]

Whoever engineered this should know that men have been shot for less.

[@3m3TyB]

Thanks! Not too bad to do, but it was easier on a 2012 cruze. Might modify my glove box for easier access.😁

[@terrylind2296]

Good grief, I would never get back together! Guess I'll live with a dirty filter!

[@damanifesto]

Thanks for posting, helped me out and saved me some cash.

[@bgivco]

damanifesto , Glad the video helped , thanks for watching!!

[@mrgordon2409]

Can't pull the piece under the screen that's where my USB aux is. Other than that everything was correct. How do I remove that piece because there is a push clip on that side as well

[@DK-pr9ny]

What was GM thinking?? Half a day to replace the cabin filter along with lots of squeaks and rattles..

[@designervados]

Thanks for your video and help ☺ It's real be easy.. GM engineers must payed you!)

[@bgivco]

Glad the video helped, keep working on stuff & thanks for watching!! Rock-on😎

[@doggydoc4uinnc]

I JUST bought a Cruze and had to gave work done. Dealership wants $75 to do this. I can see why now.

[@bgivco]

Jenn, hope you like the Cruze, the cabin air filter change isn't that bad, have fun & thanks for watching!!

[@toddsecor288]

Why did they do this? Why not make it easily accessible under the hood like most vehicles?

[@vinegarbowl]

Most vehicles are behind the glovebox. It just doesn't take removing half the interior usually 😆

[@buckfutter7038]

What head and size are the screws? 7 mm?

[@brucehendersn6591]

Thanks very helpful! I just changed mine with a K and N cabin filter. Recommended clean every 12,000 miles or once a year with their cleaner and reuse for long time. Austin you change or replace factory one every 22,500 miles. K and N one is $40-$45 and you clean and reuse. I bought K and N engine air filter too.

[@bgivco]

I looked & couldn't find any how to videos on a 2016/17 Chevy Cruze . I decided to dive in , change the filter & make a video to help others . Thanks for the heads up on K&N, I've used their filters for years but didn't know they did the cabin filter. Think I'll try the K&N next time . Thanks again for the tip & for watching !

[@junkiexl86]

12k miles? lol. A year in and those little plastic tabs on the panels will be shot, meaning they either don't secure as tightly (loose rattling panels) or don't even secure at all from all that constant filter changing. No thanks, I'll just stick with a good WIX/OEM and change it when the air coming out of the vents is noticeably weaker vs new filter, which is usually about 3-4 years of daily driving as noted in my previous car a 2012 Mazda 6. I stopped using K&N air filters after having a lot of issues with oil buildup on the MAF sensor causing all kinds of issues. Not sure if the cabin filter is oil based too.

[@mikeceli]

@@junkiexl86 Just what you DON'T want, a junk K&N cabin filter you have to clean!

[@mikeceli]

The whole concept of cleaning, instead of replace an air filter is FLAWED. Great way to cut your engine's lifespan, do to poor filtration and worse, what sneaks onto the "clean" side, when you "clean" the filter.

[@bstew2k12]

What size tool are you using

[@CMRinehart]

I just bought a 2019. My driving is usually local and not very miles a week. I’ll be damned if I get this done that often.

[@jamielouwhoify]

Thanks for the tutorial king!

[@bgivco]

Jamie, thanks for watching, keep working on stuff!!

[@spazoid2121]

Any Ida where the firewall access is on either side?

[@albanasinia9]

Thank you for your video, it was a big help

[@bgivco]

Glad the video helped, keep wrenching on stuff!!!!!!!!

[@jessegale2740]

Thanks so much buddy!!

[@bgivco]

No problem Bro, glad the video helped, thanks for watching & keep wrenchin'!!

[@reddog9401]

nice video,can you show me how to take the pcv valve off,what kind of screw is in there?thanks

[@bgivco]

reddog, can't help on the screw, I'm driving a different car now. keep working on stuff & thanks for watching!!

[@jesuscobarrubias9970]

Very detail video, thank you.

[@bgivco]

Jesus, glad the video helped, thanks for watching Keep working on stuff, rock on Bro!!

[@tylergriffin7012]

What size is the screw?

[@brianklase2471]

Thks You made it a simple easy job

[@bgivco]

Brian, glad the video helped, keep working on stuff & thanks for watching !!

[@dqueen71]

All you have to do is remove the glove box, in just a couple easy steps. You made it way, way too hard.

[@checkmebecky7945]

How did you do it?? I cant find an easy way to do it anywhere. The 2016 doesnt have the clips to remove the glove box

[@scottharding1220]

What size socket do you need to take the screws out ?

[@E_Legal_Alien]

7mm

[@cindydriver9112]

Great video!

[@bgivco]

Cindy, thanks for watching, keep working on stuff!! Smiles

[@davieboy1970]

I've got a 2016 Cruise here and mine was way easier than that. I just had to open up the glove box unhook the string in the glove box dropped and it was right there. Didn't have any screws or panels to take off. Must just be different models

[@bgivco]

think mine was a mid-year change thingo, thanks for watching!!

[@user-ee8cx4mw9w]

Thank you!

[@bgivco]

You're welcome Tony, keep working on stuff and thanks for watching!!

[@g.dubyou6263]

Dear GM, why did you make this thing so complicated? The 2011-2016 car is so much easier to replace the cabin filter in.

[@tubingpro]

Nice Thanks!

[@bgivco]

You're welcome, glad the video helped!! Keep working on stuff

[@Roadhouse1997]

do you change this once a year

[@bgivco]

Once a year works out great for my driving conditions. Thanks for watching .

[@frankgutierrez6016]

Wow. Look at how yo change cabin filter on the 2012 -2015. Like three minutes if that.

[@nelson.423]

Sick video

[@junkiexl86]

You would think by now car manufacturers would learn to just put an access slot/panel in the back of the damn glove box for quick easy access...... They go out of their way to make the glovebox all uniform and neat when everyone just throws junk into it. I mean who is showing off their car and is like "Check out my glovebox bro!" No one, cause no one cares, so a little access slot/panel is not going to ruin "the look" that too many manufactueres care about.

[@g.dubyou6263]

Shawn Elliott the older generation, Cruze, it was like that. I don’t know why they changed it. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@oranderk]

Thanks!

[@bgivco]

oranderk, glad the video helped, keep working on stuff & thanks for watching!!!!!!!!!!

[@izzya1912]

I will never replace it in mine. This was unecessary and a way for GM to make more money on the car.

[@g.dubyou6263]

It’s easier than this video depicts. And you can actually tell a difference in the air freshness when it’s changed. I was surprised.

[@CBennettCKM]

Thank you

[@bgivco]

Glad it helped Chris , thanks for watching!

[@americanfreedom6417]

Excellent

[@bgivco]

Rider Glider, glad the video helped, thanks for watching!!

[@Justin-fb9qz]

There is an easier way than this video. The 2016 has a quick release to get to the cabin filter that doesn't require you to open the entire dash. Check this video out for details: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJuufnahqNGVkLs

[@SergeantExtreme]

This does not work on mid-year 2016 (or later) vehicles. The link you provided only works on early year 2016 or older vehicles.

[@олегмостовой-с2к]

Разные автомобили 😊

[@alexeifernandez2348]

gracias!(thanks!)

[@markwilliams6378]

What a pain , Mazda is the easiest just pull down the glove box and yank out the filter no screws no clips

[@junkiexl86]

Yea, when it comes to this, I already miss my 2012 Mazda I had before I bought my current 2017 Cruze. This is a joke lol. Not sure what Chevy was thinking. Even the 1st gen Cruze's had a tool-less cabin air filter access

[@bmw803]

2013 Ford Escape is also an easy thing. Nothing to remove. Just pry those tabs and replace the fucking thing. MK5 Jetta is also the same thing. No dismantling required. Even if this one is not hard to do, it's still stupid where they put this shit.

[@chriswyckoff2684]

So every chevy cruze has the original filter then lol

[@bgivco]

Lol Chris, thanks for watching!!

[@454muddaubercbradiooperato3]

New cars are such a pain in the ass

[@tomking1890]

Loud stupid music. Lose it

[@r-xr6weernl]

i never buy chevy again, hyundai or kia are much much much more easy to change the air filter

[@heatherpage1445]

Well that does not look easy.

[@bgivco]

Heather Page, it's really not that bad, I tell what tools, all that needs to be done is just do it. Have some fun & keep working on stuff, oh yeah thanks for watching!!!!!!!!!

[@homeiswheremyhouseis5517]

My 2016 is completely different. Chevy sucks.

[@bgivco]

Yeah, think they pulled a mid-year change

[@homeiswheremyhouseis5517]

@@bgivco Mine is an obvious 2015.